‘”[Allen’s] been very consistent, consistent in his performance on the field, consistent in his approach, consistent in his just willingness to take what the defense is giving him,” coach Sean McDermott said after Week 3. “… Season’s young, and so I’m looking forward to how he’s going to continue to do that. He’ll be defended a little bit different week to week. But you know, his just, his maturation … His development has been fun to watch.”‘
BillsBeat - October 5, 2024
Host of Bills out vs. Texans, including WR Shakir, three on defense
‘Oliver suffered a hamstring injury in practice Thursday, and the other injuries took place in the game. Johnson (oblique), Rapp (concussion protocol) and Shakir (ankle) have not practiced this week. Shakir is the team’s leading receiver through four games, having caught 18 of 19 targets for 230 yards and two touchdowns. Curtis Samuel is among the receivers who will have more of a role in his absence.’
Why did Bills trade Stefon Diggs? Revisiting drama with Josh Allen, Sean McDermott that led to Texans deal
‘Diggs’ production tapered off in a big way at the end of the 2023 season, leading to frustration with his involvement in the offense and his eventual departure from Buffalo.’
Bills QB Josh Allen will be without his top target in first game against Stefon Diggs
‘Khalil Shakir was amongst four players ruled out who played in Week 4. The Bills’ top receiver is dealing with an ankle injury. The three other injuries were on the defensive side of the ball. Ed Oliver Taylor Rapp, and Austin Johnson will all mis Week 5, as well, which is the last thing the Bills needed after already being without Matt Milano, Terrel Bernard, and Taron Johnson.’
Khalil Shakir, Ed Oliver out for Bills; Joe Mixon out for Texans
‘Here’s a look at the final injury report and game designations for both clubs…’.
McDermott: Bills need to perform at higher level against Texans
‘”We didn’t perform at a level that would have allowed us to win the game, and that’s playing and coaching both,” said Bills head coach Sean McDermott on Friday during his weekly appearance on the “Extra Point Show” on WGR. “That’s what I’m talking about when I’m talking about perform. That’s something we can control, and you can’t always control the result. But if you perform at a level that gives you a chance to win, that’s what you can control.”‘
'I'm trying to process it all': Asheville Bills Backers help Hurricane Helene victims
‘”I’ve been through a tornado in Nashville in 2019, the Buffalo Blizzard in 2022 – nothing compares,” Gordon said. “I still think I’m trying to process it all. It’s incredibly hard to process because at least with a tornado, or as we know in Buffalo, storms can pick one spot. It can be in Orchard Park and not East Amherst. I mean all of Asheville and the surrounding communities are affected.”‘
Bills injuries: DT Ed Oliver, WR Khalil Shakir, S Taylor Rapp won’t play vs. Texans
‘Buffalo’s defense could receive a boost from the return of linebacker Terrel Bernard. The defensive captain has been a full participant in practice this week and is listed as questionable after missing the past two games with a pectoral muscle strain. All-Pro defensive back Taron Johnson also is questionable to play for the first time since hurting his forearm in the season opener.’
Bills Make Me Wanna Give: Casey Toohill embraces chance to improve lives in new city
‘“This is such a great community to be in,” said Toohill. “So tight knit, you know. Everyone’s Bills fans, which is nice.”’
Carucci Take 2: Bills-Texans ‘revenge game’ is as much for Allen as it is for Diggs
‘For Diggs, it’s his best opportunity to remind the Bills of exactly how much they were subtracting by deciding that trading him to the Texans in April was addition by subtraction. For Allen, it’s his best opportunity to show the Bills’ passing game is better off with a group of receivers that, as the quarterback has pointed out, aren’t concerned with stats – a clear shot at Diggs.’
Bills legend, Hall of Famer Billy Shaw dies at 85
‘Shaw’s family announced his death, and tributes quickly followed from the Buffalo Bills and the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He was surrounded by his wife and three daughters in Toccoa, Ga., when he died, the team said in a statement.’
Bills rule out four players vs. Texans | Week 5 injury report
‘DT Austin Johnson (oblique), S Taylor Rapp (concussion), WR Khalil Shakir (ankle), and DT Ed Oliver (hamstring) will all miss Sunday’s game.’
Bills are saddened by the loss of Pro Football Hall of Fame guard Billy Shaw
‘The two-time AFL champion passed away at the age of 85 on October 4 in Toccoa, GA and was surrounded by his wife and three daughters after a brief illness of hyponatremia.’
BillsBeat - October 4, 2024
Inside the Bills: Curtis Samuel has started slowly, but he's not worried – and he might heat up soon
‘“I’m a team-first guy,” Samuel said Wednesday. “If the ball does touch my hands, I try to make a play every time, but there is only one football. Sometimes the best guys in the league don’t get that many targets. It is what it is. I don’t let that get to me. I come out here this week and get ready to play.”’
Stefon Diggs and 'sloppy' Houston Texans are 3-1, but Bills are coming: 'What a challenge'
‘“I feel like the main thing is, (the Bills) are in the AFC,” former Bills and current Texans receiver Stefon Diggs said. “The standings are obviously something real, and we have division games and people in the AFC we have to see along the line. This schedule – we (darn) near play everybody, and it will (darn) near count as two when you play teams like (the Bills), especially when they’re a good team.”’